I will admit that I have a very bright toddler on my hands. I love that she's been talking since before she was one and that she can now talk in sentences and carry on a conversation fairly well. I will also admit that I often feel sheepish about how well she speaks when I'm around other moms. I know every kid has their talents, so I'm not sure why I always feel inclined to play it down... I guess I don't want to be that mom that always brags about her kid. AND, though she's a great talker, she still doesn't sleep through the night, she's extremely strong-willed, and she pretty much lives on cheddar bunnies and cherry tomatoes (though that's getting a little better).
In the past month MiniM.E.'s ability to construct sentences and to appropriately comment on what's going on around her has drastically improved. To the point where half of what she says each day floors me. Like I stare at her and cannot believe she just said, well, whatever she just said. Like a few weeks ago when she asked if we could go in the swing (we were driving up the driveway) and I said, "not tonight, it's too cold." To which she replied stubbornly, "In swing, couple minutes!"
Which led me to the realization that my blog needs "Toddler Quotes". Impressive, hilarious... inappropriate? We'll have to see what she comes up with!
Today's quotes:
"Where'd he go?" (after calling for Daddy multiple times- he hadn't come upstairs yet)
"Much better!" (said after taking shoes off in the car)
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4.04.2013
12.15.2012
The Countdown
10 days to Christmas.
To Do List: Wrap, bake, decorate cookies, deliver gifts, caroling, watch Christmas movies, "make snow angels for two hours, then... go ice skating, then... eat a whole roll of Tollhouse Cookie Dough, and then... snuggle." -Elf (2003)
I do love a good Christmas movie...
So last year at this time I felt like I had a lot to do, but fortunately, I could pop MiniM.E. in the car, drive around the block, and be certain of a two-and-a-half hour nap in which to decorate cookies. Or I could set her up in the swing and bake cookies. Or I could put her on the playmat and she would contentedly watch as I frantically wrapped presents.
This year, I set myself up with an even longer Christmas to-do list thinking MiniM.E. was older, so it would be easier to get things done.
Apparently the Christmas season has rendered my brain useless, because really? Easier???
Our days have been busy with MiniM.E. friendly activities like building towers and learning new words, while every second of nap-time is crammed full of Christmas prep. Did I mention naps are rarely longer than an hour? AND MiniM.E. has recently developed a full-on case of mommy-itis that allows me to leave her side for no more than a millisecond before blood-curdling screams erupt? Needless to say, my countdown is more than a little nerve-wracking; there just aren't enough hours in the day.
Aside from Christmas preparations, MiniM.E. is an amazing little learner. She's talking up a storm and knows well over 100 words. A few days ago she started stringing two words together, like "jammies on" and "bye daddy" and "all better". It is so cute and all I want to do is show you all, BUT MiniM.E. cannot be video taped because as soon as she sees the camera she rushes over saying, "baby, baby, baby," because she wants to see videos of herself.
Not only are there no adorable MiniM.E. videos, but I've been so busy, I don't even have any photos. For at least a week. I am actually very upset and have added "take photos" to my Christmas to-do list...
edited to add:
Check. Photos taken. Best photos of MiniM.E. ever... no. Not really even good ones. BUT, they are pictures. I blame the lack of being outdoors. And also the fact that I haven't opened my Christmas present yet. It might be a camera. Shhhh... don't let on that I know!
Hope you are all enjoying the season and are crossing off more things on your to-do lists than I am. But isn't being busy half the fun?
To Do List: Wrap, bake, decorate cookies, deliver gifts, caroling, watch Christmas movies, "make snow angels for two hours, then... go ice skating, then... eat a whole roll of Tollhouse Cookie Dough, and then... snuggle." -Elf (2003)
I do love a good Christmas movie...
So last year at this time I felt like I had a lot to do, but fortunately, I could pop MiniM.E. in the car, drive around the block, and be certain of a two-and-a-half hour nap in which to decorate cookies. Or I could set her up in the swing and bake cookies. Or I could put her on the playmat and she would contentedly watch as I frantically wrapped presents.
This year, I set myself up with an even longer Christmas to-do list thinking MiniM.E. was older, so it would be easier to get things done.
Apparently the Christmas season has rendered my brain useless, because really? Easier???
Our days have been busy with MiniM.E. friendly activities like building towers and learning new words, while every second of nap-time is crammed full of Christmas prep. Did I mention naps are rarely longer than an hour? AND MiniM.E. has recently developed a full-on case of mommy-itis that allows me to leave her side for no more than a millisecond before blood-curdling screams erupt? Needless to say, my countdown is more than a little nerve-wracking; there just aren't enough hours in the day.
Aside from Christmas preparations, MiniM.E. is an amazing little learner. She's talking up a storm and knows well over 100 words. A few days ago she started stringing two words together, like "jammies on" and "bye daddy" and "all better". It is so cute and all I want to do is show you all, BUT MiniM.E. cannot be video taped because as soon as she sees the camera she rushes over saying, "baby, baby, baby," because she wants to see videos of herself.
Not only are there no adorable MiniM.E. videos, but I've been so busy, I don't even have any photos. For at least a week. I am actually very upset and have added "take photos" to my Christmas to-do list...
edited to add:
Check. Photos taken. Best photos of MiniM.E. ever... no. Not really even good ones. BUT, they are pictures. I blame the lack of being outdoors. And also the fact that I haven't opened my Christmas present yet. It might be a camera. Shhhh... don't let on that I know!
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| Ready to go out |
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| WITH her own backpack (full of toys, of course) |
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| At M's house. Best play thing: stairs. |
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| Nice up-the-nose-shot. |
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| Testing out M & G's nursery. |
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| Rocking Tranquil Turtle in the swing. Too cute! |
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| Out to eat. Best plaything: butter knife. |
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| Ready to order... |
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| or is she? Maybe there were too many choices on the kids' menu. |
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